Dear Chefs and Friends,

Many warm and heartfelt greetings to you and your family from American Culinary Federation, Rhode Island Chapter.

We are living in very uncertain times as health officials in the United States and abroad are working advantageously to contain and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. When the quarantine restrictions are over, it will be time once again to help those less fortunate and share our goodwill and consideration for others.
 
As always, we will stand together and support each other. We will find a way to overcome the difficult times and despair caused by this pandemic. Together, let us do what we can, no matter how little or grand, to be that helping hand amidst this global crisis. Let us show kind-heartedness to our neighbors and our community.
 
For many, the difficulties will go beyond the health risks of the coronavirus and become significant financial and business concerns. Therefore, let us also remember to support our local restaurants, markets and business owners when possible, as they too will struggle to overcome this crisis.

Concerning the status of the ACF Practical Certification Exam, D-Strong fundraiser, The 45^th Chapter Anniversary, & Chef of the Year dinner, and any other event in the near future have been canceled or postponed until further notice.
 
In closing, the board and I would like to personally thank you for everything you have done and will continue to do for ACFRI. Your time and contributions are known, appreciated and will be forever remembered. We will get through this together.
  
 With Sincere Culinary Regards

Ray McCue, M.Ed., WCMC, CEC, AAC, CHE
President American Culinary Federation Rhode Island Chapter

Associate Professor
College of Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University

2018 WORLDCHEFS Education Award
2015 ACF National Chef Educator of the Year
World Chefs without Borders Committee 
World Association of Chefs’ Societies Judge